Why do people say they feel hormonal when they feel a little, well, off? That's because hormones affect our bodies in so many ways. They affect concentration, mood, sleep, digestion and more.
And where do these hormones come from? The endocrine system, of course. The endocrine system is made of hormone-making glands throughout the body. Endocrine disorders happen when one or more of these glands don't function as they should.
Endocrine disorders can cause mild or severe symptoms. They can also mimic other health problems, which often causes some patients to struggle for months or even years without a diagnosis.